I love this nativity set because of its simplicity. No fancy decoration, no glitter or glitz, just a humble couple in a humble place, miraculously a part of God's plan to redeem mankind. And a lowly shepherd grought his meager offering. God came down, and the world was changed. Without a big party, and no credit cards were used.Are you feeling stressed by your long to-do list this Christmas? Are you worn out from all the demands on your time and energy? How did Christmas become such a burden? When did we lose sight of its meaning? And what should we do about it?I really like the idea that we make St. Nicholas Day, December 6, the day of gift giving and receiving, parties and gatherings. That would enable us to keep Christmas as a holy day, not just another holiday of excess. Worshipping Jesus as a family and church would be the focal point of Christmas instead of one more thing to fit into the schedule. New tranditions of sharing with strangers could replace greed-inspired spending and excessive indulging. And perhaps we would regain the peace that the angels proclaimed on that night long ago.What do you think?.

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I’ve always loved music, even before the writing
bug hit. Grace notes are little extras, not the actual melody. Just something
that adds to the feel of the music. My desire for this blog is to encourage and
bless readers, to share a little grace.